Wudang strengthens environmental protection

The sewage treatment plant of the Wudang Tourism Economic Zone in Shiyan, Hubei province, has been put into operation. [Photo/wudangshan.gov.cn]

To promote the integration of ecological, economic and social benefits and build an ecological garden city, Wudang Tourism Economic Zone in Shiyan, Hubei province, has strengthened environmental protection.

To improve the water environment, the zone strengthens comprehensive treatment. [Photo/wudangshan.gov.cn]

By investing more than 100 million yuan ($16 million) in the construction of buildings along the roads; punishing disorderly markets, disorderly parking and building-doodled acts; and strengthening management of public infrastructure, Wudang has improved the living environment and perfected the city plan.

Young volunteers from schools in the zone attend an activity to protect the environment. [Photo/wudangshan.gov.cn]

Located in the middle section of the South-to-North Water Transfer Project, the zone has strengthened water resources management. By de-sludging 400,000 cubic meters, closing draining outlets and five unqualified enterprises, upgrading two enterprises, and cultivating several aquatic plants, the zone has set up a wetland park covering an area of 83 mu (55,333 square meters). In addition, by investing more than 30 million yuan in building a new network of drains, the zone has improved the sewage treatment system.

By building more green belts and botanical gardens, improving the rural environment and popularizing environmental protection knowledge, the zone has increased the greening rate and has promoted ecological development.

Contributed by Wang Liang and Jiang Yuanbo from Wudang Mountains Tourism Bureau